Local residents and visitors noted in Mt Vernon notices
Mr and Mrs Howard Myers return to Long Beach Calif after visiting relatives in Mt Vernon Mrs Gladys Laughmiller is a patient at McLeansboro Hospital admitted Tuesday morning room No 1 Mrs Nellie Rhynes and Mrs Velma Rhynes of Inn spent yesterday in Mt Vernon on business Mrs H L Peak of Bluford visited Mt Vernon Tuesday Little Mary Lee Duncan daughter of Larley and Mrs Duncan of Dix underwent a tonsillectomy yesterday morning Dr and Mrs M A Lambattis returned from Peoria Dental Convention Mrs Ray Eaton of 509 south 21st street patient at Jefferson Memorial Hospital improving Mrs T D Cook and daughter Rosemary of Norman Okla visiting parents V K Liebengoad Ashley Road Buddie Dodson of McLeansboro spent yesterday in Mt Vernon Dr J J Corlew spent past few days in Peoria attending State Dental meeting Charles Milliner of Inn was a business visitor Tuesday John Phillips of Lesser spent yesterday in Mt Vernon Mr and Mrs Moss Threlkeld of Tulsa Okla visiting his parents E W Threlkeld Mrs Roy Maxwell and Aline Hutchison returned from St Louis where they spent several days with Maxwell daughter Phyllis
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Myers
Long Beach
Calif
Myrtle Jenkins
Gladys Laughmiller
McLeansboro Hospital
McLeansboro
Ill
Nellie Rhynes
Velma Rhynes
H. L. Peak
Bluford
Mt. Vernon
Mary Lee Duncan
Larley Duncan
Dix
Guy Lane
M. AM. Lambattis
Peoria
Ray Eaton
South 21St Street
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
T. D. Cook
Rosemary
Norman
Oklo
V. K. Liebengoad
Ashley Road
Buddie Dodson
J. J. Corlew
Charles Milliner
Inn
John Phillips
Lesser
Vernon
Moss Threlkeld
Tulsa
Oklahoma
E. W. Threlkeld
Roy Maxwell
Aline Hutchison
St. Louis
Airport N News Nighthawk flight brief
Don Wood of Springfield Missouri Gerald Warner and H L Mow yer of Memphis Tennessee flew to the local field today enroute to Elgin I Dean Hill of Housberg Michigan flew here today A E Hutchings of Evansville Indiana flew to the Mt Vernon Airport today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Wood
Springfield
Gerald Warner
H. L. Mowyer
Memphis
Birth announced for Thomas Michael Pentecost at Jefferson Memorial
Mr and Mrs Thomas J Pente Pentecost welcomed a son born at 1 55 am today at Jefferson Memorial Hospital He weighed six pounds 11 ounces and is named Thomas Michael Mrs Pentecost is the former Doris Jean Powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Pentecost
Isabella
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
Thomas Michael
Pentecost
Doris Jean Powers
Hospital Notes and Discharges List by Memorial
Good Samaritan admits James Archer Jennings Lucille Goforth and John Mooney of Dix. Discharges include Lawrence Milewski of Scheller and Alice Cook of Dahlgren. Jefferson Memorial admits Mrs Fernett of Fairfield Mrs Alice Hindman Herrin Mrs Ida Hall and Mrs Effie Williams Bluford. Discharges Fred Brown J W Hughes Bluford Clarence A Neal and Mrs Hester Farris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Samaritan
James Archer Jennings
Lucille Goforth
John Mooney
Dix
Lawrence Mileshewski
Scheller
Alice Cook
Dahlgren
Jefferson Memorial
Fernett
Fairfield
Alice Hindman
Herrin
Ida Hall
Effie Williams
Bluford
Fred Brown
J. W. Hughes
Clarence A. Neal
Hester Farris
Ayers Funeral Time Changed to 2 P M Friday
Charles R. Ayers former Mt. Vernon resident died yesterday in St. Louis. Funeral now set for 2:00 p.m. Friday at Bailey church north of Wayne City. Rev. F N Shields to officiate. Burial in Bailey cemetery. Body remains at Pulley Funeral Home from 9:00 a.m. Thursday until funeral hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Ayers
Mt. Vernon
St. Louis
F. N. Shields
Bailey Church
Wayne City
Bailey Cemetery
Pulley Funeral
Marriage Licenses for George Rapp and Diecy Lemons
George Rapp and Diecy Lemons obtained marriage licenses in Woodlawn. The formal filing lists Mr. Vernon as the officiant candidate and confirms the couple’s legal union in the local records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rapp
Mr. Vernon and
Diecy Lemons
Woodlawn
Society Notes From The Boyd Home Bureau Meeting
The Boyd Home Bureau Unit meets at Mrs. Nellie Sargent’s home Friday May 13 for an all day session on Buffet Meals Garnishes Yeast Breads with lessons by Mrs. Sargent Mrs Tess Garren Mrs Marian Danner and Mrs Ireta Fitzgerald. LO-LA-LI Class gathers Thursday May 12 at eight o'clock with Mrs. Wanda Kinison at 1912 Cherry, all members urged to attend. Mrs. Mossholder assists as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd Home Bureau
Nellie Sargent
Sargent
Tess Garren
Marian Danner
Ireta Fitzgerrels
Lo-La-Li
Wanda Kinison
Cherry
Community Meetings and College Play Highlight May Events
Mt Vernon Junior Chamber meets at Robbs at 7 30 tonight. Horace Mann PTA convenes May 12 at 2 15 pm with entertainment and officer installations. Donoho Prairie Unit hosts a meeting with ironing demonstration and a cancer drive donation. John M Stevens to act in Kafka The Trial May 13 14 15 at University of Chicago Theatre. Mary Martha Circle lunch May 13 at First Presbyterian church basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Stevens
Lida Stevens
Mr. Vernon
University of Chicago Theatre
Franz Kafka
Mary-Martha
First Presbyterian Church
Edison PTA Meeting Set For May 12 With Guest Speaker
Edison P T A will meet Thursday May 12 at 7 30 pm. Guest speaker is Lewis Brake. All patrons urged to attend as this is the last meeting of the school year. V V F W Auxiliary will meet May 12 at 8 pm in city hall with covered dish and refreshments at the V F W club room. Adult Presbyterian choir rehearses tonight at 7 with special practice for Sunday number. C P A committee chair William A Gamber Mt Vernon serves on arranging downstate Illinois Society meeting in Urbana Friday May 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison P. T. A
Edison School Parent- Teacher Association
Lewis Brake
Vv. F. W
V. F. VW
Presbyterian
William A. Gamber
Mt. Vernon
Downstate
Illinois Society of Certified Public Accountants
Urbana
Mt Vernon Garden Club Meeting Scheduled at Public Library
The Mt. Vernon Garden Club will meet Friday May 13 at 2 p.m. at the public library. Members will discuss upcoming garden plans and share tips for seasonal planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon Garden Club
Reds End Berlin Blockade With German Talks
The article reports the blockade ending as German railway workers' wage dispute gains West marks payment. Soviet power resumes electrical supply to West Berlin, ending a blackout and enabling normal household use. West Berlin remains split with dual city governments and institutions, and talks in Paris aim for a full solution under allied supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helmstedt
Bonn
Constituent Assembly
West Berlin
Kremlin
Berlin
Spparate
Paris
Garden Club Plans Meeting and Library Exhibit
A board meeting is set for 1 39 p m with exhibits including Iris Peony Poppy Hemerocallis and ranges of Iris arrangements. Public library display lists Mrs Nelson Cummins and Mrs E G Webb. A new Garden Club is forming with 10 to 15 members needed. prospective members should call 2964 W. to join and attend Friday’s meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Cummins
E. G. Webb
Troy Hawkins
Unwed Parents Marry in Mass City Hall Ceremony
In Vera Cruz on May 11 a mass ceremony united 100 unwed couples, celebrating mothers while 300 children attended. One pair reported living together for six years, marking their wedding at City Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Vera Cruz
City Hall
Pie Supper at Bethel School Benefits Junior League Baseball
An old fashion pie supper will be held at Bethel School on Friday night May 13 to raise funds for the Junior League Baseball Club. The event invites community members to enjoy desserts while supporting local youth baseball initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
Bethel School
Admits He Met Victim At Church
Police questioned Scott at Jefferson High after reports his face was scratched and charged him with murder. He admitted meeting the victim at the church where she joined a Sunday evening group, sang in the choir, and wore clothes with stains later found in alleys and at his home. Dana Marie, the second of three Weaver children to die violently, is named in the developing case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Jefferson High School
Garrett Scott
Dana Marie
Weaver
Reginald Murrell Weaver
Yankee Sails Past the Battery on World Cruise Final Lap
A brigantine named Yankee contrasts with New York’s skyline as it passes the Battery on the last leg of an 18 month world cruise bound for Gloucester Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gloucester
Mass
Rise and Shine 4 H Club Officers Elected at Gaston Home
The Rise and Shine 4 H Club met at L H Gaston home with eight members present. Richard Gaston was named president and David Sarzvent vice president. Dorothy Gaston became secretary, Marshall Dubois was recreation leader, and Colleen Mullinax joined as Federation member. Dorothy Gaston donated a plant and care of lawns project. Next meeting set for May 3 at 7 30 p.m. at L H Gaston home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chile
L. H. Gaston
Richard Gaston
David Sarzvent
Dorothy Gaston
Marshall Dubois
Tommy Guerrant
Colleen Mullinax
Center Field Ramblers Meet at Center School May 14
The Center Field Ramblers will meet at Center school Saturday May 14. Talks will be given by two members and recreation will follow. All members are urged to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Field Ramblers
Center School
Start At Home To Fight Reds Continues On Page One
A continuation argues that fighting communism at home is essential as federal controls threaten political freedom and could lead to dictatorship over the American economy. Government planning is warned to compel citizen submission and erode liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Soldier Dies in Action on Iwo Jima in 1945
A World War II obituary notes Dana Marie as the baby and mentions a surviving brother Richard beside her. The entry records the unit action on Iwo Jima in 1945 and acknowledges the fallen service member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iwo Jima
Dana Marie
Richard
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Airport N News
Ayers
Royal Arch Masons
Andrew D. Webb
Gale Bourland
Cecil N. Lovin
B.P.O. Elks NO
Harold A. Myers
Jackson
Aamt
Mrs. Sargent
Betty Mossholder
Jaycee
Donoho Prairie
Audrey Soger
Donoho Prairie Home Bureau
Eugene Hinderer
John E. Blankenship
Lester Lagan
George Eblin
Earl Jennings
Frank Simmons
W. J. Soger
Mary-Martha Circle
Strasbourg
France
Nea-Acme
Rene Henry
Serre Eens Eee
C. O. Musick
Jeff Co Many
Lamia Rutherford
Sue Tate
Ann Renee Reynolds
Charlotte Thompson
Suzy Holder
Karen Kay Brees
Ray Purves
Dane Ann Willershausen
Loleta Baker
Barbara Talbott
Carade Robert Crosnoe
Richard Walters
Monica Hayes
Margaret Ann Baird
Andy Carraker
Donald Heffington
Jimmy Highsmith
Terry Ingram
Johnny Wooley
Ronnie Isaacs
Frances Ann Laird
Donna Kay McNabb
Gale Manton
Gene Kinkle
Wilmore
Dexter Aylesworth
Oxford
Ernest Jensen
Walter Reed Hospital
Washington
Keyser
W. Va
Granada
Tangier
P — Dee Oe
LACE
Great Plains
Wayne Morris
Janis Page
Bruce Bennett
Cary Grant
Loretta Young
Cary and
The
Marie Montez
Te Siemens
Loretta Robert Young
Cummings
Wendell Corey
Arthur Lake
Larry Simms
Angel
Tyee
Ramblers
Fellows
Sword of Bunker
Presbyterian Church
Bondex
Bondex Cement
Cook Paint & Varnish Co
Pollock Lumber Co
Casey & 12Th St
Welge Paint & Wallpaper
Asec
Rearden ¢ ‘Company
Chicago
Louis
Angeles
Bayonne
Montreal
Reg
U.S. Pat
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